Brown Forman's King of Kentucky 2022 Release 750mL

Brown Forman's King of Kentucky 2022 Release is an exceptionally limited Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Brown-Forman, continuing the revival of the historic King of Kentucky label. The primary 2022 release was matured for 15 years and bottled as individual single-barrel, barrel-strength expressions, with proof varying from barrel to barrel. Approximately 3,500 bottles of the 15-year release were produced, making it an exceptionally scarce expression within the modern King of Kentucky collection.

The extended 15-year maturation creates a concentrated profile filled with dark fruit, caramelized sweetness, spice, and mature oak. Aromas of dark cherry, vanilla, caramel, tobacco, and toasted oak lead into a powerful palate of brown sugar, dried fruit, dark chocolate, leather, cinnamon, and charred oak. The finish is long and warming, with lingering caramel, spice, tobacco, and seasoned oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Dark cherry, caramel, vanilla, tobacco, toasted oak

  • Palate: Brown sugar, dried fruit, dark chocolate, leather, cinnamon, charred oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with caramelized sugar, dark fruit, tobacco, baking spice, and mature oak

FAQS

• What is Brown Forman's King of Kentucky 2022 Release?

The primary 2022 King of Kentucky release is a highly limited 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Brown-Forman, bottled as individual single barrels at barrel strength.

• How old is King of Kentucky 2022?

The primary 2022 release carries a 15-year age statement, showcasing the deep and mature character developed through extended aging in Kentucky.

• What proof is King of Kentucky 2022?

There is no single proof for the entire release. Because the bourbon was bottled as individual barrels at barrel strength, the exact proof varies by bottle and barrel.

• How many bottles of King of Kentucky 2022 were released?

Approximately 3,500 bottles of the 15-year-old King of Kentucky were produced for the 2022 release, with distribution limited to select markets.

• Is King of Kentucky 2022 collectible?

Yes. Its 15-year age statement, single-barrel format, barrel-strength presentation, limited bottle count, and vintage-specific release make the 2022 King of Kentucky highly collectible.

• How should King of Kentucky 2022 be enjoyed?

King of Kentucky 2022 is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water. Its high-proof character benefits from a small amount of water, which can reveal additional layers of dark fruit, caramel, chocolate, spice, and mature oak.